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BROSSARD, Quebec — Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price missed practice Wednesday as the Canadiens’ medical staff checked him out a day after he was struck on the mask by a shot in Philadelphia. Coach Claude Julien said Price didn’t suffer a concussion, but more would be known about his condition after tests are taken. It

After a miraculous 25-season playoff streak, the Detroit Red Wings are poised to miss the playoffs for back-to-back seasons for the first time since the 1982-83 season. With pending restricted free agent Petr Mrazek already dealt to the Philadelphia Flyers, this year’s trade season might be treated as an early step in a greater long-term

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds will be out for two to three weeks after suffering an upper-body injury in Sunday’s win over the New York Rangers. Simmonds has 20 goals and 37 points in 59 games this season for Philadelphia, which hosted Montreal on Tuesday night. He was involved in a first-period tussle

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe will miss the remainder of the season to have surgery to repair a shoulder injury that has nagged him for much of the year. McCabe was already on injured reserve and had missed seven games after having thumb surgery. General manager Jason Botterill said the team elected

One of the best parts about the NHL trade deadline is the buildup. There are few things as entertaining in sports as imagining trades that make all the difference in the playoffs or change the direction of a franchise. Some of those deals either come as a surprise or are a significant risk by the

11:05 PM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN Forced to find goaltending help after two critical injuries, the Philadelphia Flyers acquired goalie Petr Mrazek from the Detroit Red Wings for two conditional draft picks. The Flyers lost both of their goaltenders to injury in the past two weeks. Starter Brian Elliott could miss the next five weeks with

CHICAGO — The Blackhawks have banned four fans from their home games for directing racist taunts toward Washington Capitals forward Devante Smith-Pelly. The Blackhawks also apologized to Smith-Pelly and the Capitals. “Racist comments and other inappropriate behavior are not tolerated by the Chicago Blackhawks,” team spokesman Adam Rogowin said Monday in a statement. Smith-Pelly was

Will the Vegas Golden Knights win the Presidents’ Trophy — and, on a scale of 1-10, how incredible is it that we’re asking that question in February? Greg Wyshynski, senior writer: Yes, the Vegas Golden Knights will win the Presidents’ Trophy. Let’s start with the schedule: The Knights have 13 of their final 24 games

The day after four fans were ejected from the Chicago Blackhawks‘ game against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night for making racist comments toward Devante Smith-Pelly, the Caps forward said the situation was “sad” and “disgusting.” Smith-Pelly, who is black, was in the penalty box in the third period after a fight with Blackhawks defenseman

New Jersey Devils forward Miles Wood was suspended for two games Sunday by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for boarding the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s Vladislav Namestnikov on Saturday night. Wood was given a two-minute boarding penalty on the play in which he launched himself into Namestnikov, sending the center’s head into the glass, in

1:33 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN Four fans were ejected from the Chicago Blackhawks‘ 7-1 home victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night after making racist comments toward Capitals forward Devante Smith-Pelly. Smith-Pelly, who is black, was in the penalty box in the third period after a fight with Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy. He was

GANGNEUNG, South Korea — They came in wearing USA hockey jerseys and cowboy hats, and over in one corner, a full Superman outfit. One man had a cap that was in the shape of a bald eagle, and there was a plethora of NHL sweaters: New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, the Minnesota Wild and

GANGNEUNG, South Korea — Ilya Kovalchuk scored two back-breaking goals as the Russians outplayed, outhit and outclassed the United States in a convincing 4-0 shutout Saturday night as each team wrapped up pool play at the Olympics. With the loss, the U.S. is guaranteed to have to play in the qualification round Tuesday. U.S. goaltender

Mathew Barzal‘s breakout campaign is getting all the credit it deserves, as the rookie has been a lock for fantasy rosters since his first five-point game in early November. Barzal is among the top 15 in the league for points and solidly in the top 10 for assists, but where he really stands out is

10:42 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN With due respect to Rick Nash, Evander Kane, Mike Green, Ryan McDonagh and their peers: These are the real superstars at the NHL trade deadline. Thirty-one men, with ages ranging from 28 to 75. Some of them with championship rings, others that are perpetually chasing them. Some of them are

1:17 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN Marriage proposals at sporting events are commonplace. We see someone get on bended knee on the video screen during a timeout to ask their beloved partner for their hand in matrimony. Everyone cheers. Occasionally, there are mascots involved. But at the Vegas Golden Knights‘ home game against the Edmonton Oilers

What’s the best trade destination for Evander Kane? Greg Wyshynski, senior writer: I’m a sci-fi geek, and part of being one is the suspension of disbelief. If you’re stressing about explosions that make sound in space, you’re probably not going to enjoy “The Last Jedi.” Yet I can’t apply the same lack of logic to

With the fantasy trade deadline in standard ESPN leagues just around the corner, here’s a look at one player to trade now from each NHL team. Please keep in mind that these candidates fall in line with re-draft leagues only. For instance, we aren’t suggesting swapping away a top Calder candidate in deep dynasty and